College and Graduate School Advisor

Are you uncertain about how to start the college admissions process?  Need help with your essays and college applications?

Do you plan to apply to graduate or professional school and want to learn how to identify the best programs, understand the timeline and submit a strong application?

Doing College is dedicated to providing personalized college and graduate school admissions expertise to students and their families locally, nationally and abroad. College and graduate school admissions are more competitive than ever. Doing College utilizes exclusive admissions tools, customized strategies and a network of dedicated professionals to help each student navigate the complex college and graduate school admissions process with confidence and success.

Doing College’s Founder Elizabeth LaScala, PhD:

Elizabeth LaScala is a California based educational consultant with more than 25 years of experience, who provides personalized guidance for students in California, the US and abroad. In addition to admissions expertise, Elizabeth networks with a team of trusted professionals to provide support in areas such as test preparation, academic tutoring, and financial college planning.

  • In 2017, 85% of her students were admitted to one or more of their top choice colleges.
  • Over $4 million in financial aid was awarded to the Class of 2017 students using her comprehensive services.
  • As a California Community Representative for the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), Elizabeth facilitates professional development for her colleagues by networking with college admission representatives in the US and abroad.
  • Elizabeth is a strong voice in her community and beyond, publishing a nationally circulated monthly newsletter and contributing to online blogs and print media with timely tips and trend updates in college and graduate admissions.

Doing College’s Founder Elizabeth LaScala, PhD:

Elizabeth LaScala is a California based educational consultant with more than 25 years of experience, who provides personalized guidance for students in California, the US and abroad. In addition to admissions expertise, Elizabeth networks with a team of trusted professionals to provide support in areas such as test preparation, academic tutoring, and financial college planning.

  • In 2017, 85% of her students were admitted to one or more of their top choice colleges.
  • Over $4 million in financial aid was awarded to the Class of 2017 students using her comprehensive services.
  • As a California Community Representative for the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), Elizabeth facilitates professional development for her colleagues by networking with college admission representatives in the US and abroad.
  • Elizabeth is a strong voice in her community and beyond, publishing a nationally circulated monthly newsletter and contributing to online blogs and print media with timely tips and trend updates in college, graduate admissions.

Need advice about how to pay for college?

Doing College helps clients learn more about financial and merit aid. We advise about:

  • Factors that determine financial aid eligibility
  • Colleges to apply to that offer financial aid and scholarships
  • Timing college applications and financial aid documents to receive the maximum amount of aid
  • Access to professional college financial advisors for even more support with college financial aid planning

Unsure where to start?

Doing College will guide you through every step.

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Articles and Resources

Check out my blog where I routinely reveal information that can help guide you even more. I usually post concurrent to the admissions cycle so it is relevant to you. If you have any specific questions or concerns, drop me a line and I will do my best to help address them!

An Early Decision Agreement is Binding

An Early Decision Agreement is Binding

An Early Decision application is a serious commitment on both sides. When a student decides to apply to a college […]

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Writing Your Activities Section for Medical School Applications

Writing Your Activities Section for Medical School Applications

By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Whether you are completing the Activities Section of the AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS application, this […]

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Writing Your Personal Statement for Medical School Applications

Writing Your Personal Statement for Medical School Applications

By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Many individuals who send me inquiries about medical school ask how I can help them […]

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"We can't thank you enough for all your support on Tantzie's college applications. 😊 She was ultimately admitted to all 8 colleges she applied to, including her ED school, Wellesley! Tantzie is very excited to join Wellesley as a premed student and so are we to see her attend!"

Tantzie Zamani
Wellesley
Class of 2028

"Our son has decided to go to Loyola Chicago! He is very excited and looking forward to attending Loyola. He was awarded the Dean’s scholarship. He also received scholarships from DePaul and Hofstra. He was admitted to University of Oregon, UConn, and TCNJ. As parents, we want to thank you again for your commitment for the last couple of years. We really appreciate everything you have done for us and you definitely made the college admissions process easier for us and far more successful for our son."

Heidi Choi and Tony Lee (parents)
Loyola
Class of 2023

"I wanted to let you know that I was admitted to many fine universities, including the University of Michigan, but I decided to attend UC Berkeley in the fall. Although I hoped to go further from home for greater independence, I just couldn’t pass up all the great opportunities that will be afforded to me at Cal. I made my parents promise to allow me to live my own independent college life, even though I am close to home! It has been an absolute pleasure working with you over this past year and I cannot thank you enough for helping me on my college journey. I know I would not be in this position without you!"

Brenna Seiersen
University of California, Berkeley
Class of 2026

"It was so great working with you and I know I wouldn’t have been able to make it through the college admissions process, or even just figure out which colleges I liked, without your help. I really appreciate everything you did to help me get through it!"

Nina Wilson
Northeastern University
Class of 2026

"Thank you so much for your unwavering assistance and support on my road to college. You were such an integral part of my successful applications, especially in helping me gain admission to my dream school, Brown University. Steering me away from missteps, always providing the reasons for your recommendations, respecting both my wishes, while addressing my parents' concerns (not an easy feat for anyone) are just some of many ways you supported me through this process. I owe you so much. Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you, or one of your clients."

Sam Maguire
Brown University
Class of 2022

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"We can't thank you enough for all your support on Tantzie's college applications. 😊 She was ultimately admitted to all 8 colleges she applied to, including her ED school, Wellesley! Tantzie is very excited to join Wellesley as a premed student and so are we to see her attend!"

Tantzie Zamani
Wellesley
Class of 2028

"Our son has decided to go to Loyola Chicago! He is very excited and looking forward to attending Loyola. He was awarded the Dean’s scholarship. He also received scholarships from DePaul and Hofstra. He was admitted to University of Oregon, UConn, and TCNJ. As parents, we want to thank you again for your commitment for the last couple of years. We really appreciate everything you have done for us and you definitely made the college admissions process easier for us and far more successful for our son."

Heidi Choi and Tony Lee (parents)
Loyola
Class of 2023

"I wanted to let you know that I was admitted to many fine universities, including the University of Michigan, but I decided to attend UC Berkeley in the fall. Although I hoped to go further from home for greater independence, I just couldn’t pass up all the great opportunities that will be afforded to me at Cal. I made my parents promise to allow me to live my own independent college life, even though I am close to home! It has been an absolute pleasure working with you over this past year and I cannot thank you enough for helping me on my college journey. I know I would not be in this position without you!"

Brenna Seiersen
University of California, Berkeley
Class of 2026

"It was so great working with you and I know I wouldn’t have been able to make it through the college admissions process, or even just figure out which colleges I liked, without your help. I really appreciate everything you did to help me get through it!"

Nina Wilson
Northeastern University
Class of 2026

"Thank you so much for your unwavering assistance and support on my road to college. You were such an integral part of my successful applications, especially in helping me gain admission to my dream school, Brown University. Steering me away from missteps, always providing the reasons for your recommendations, respecting both my wishes, while addressing my parents' concerns (not an easy feat for anyone) are just some of many ways you supported me through this process. I owe you so much. Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you, or one of your clients."

Sam Maguire
Brown University
Class of 2022

Read More Reviews

Articles and Resources

Check out my blog where I routinely reveal information that can help guide you even more. I usually post concurrent to the admissions cycle so it is relevant to you. If you have any specific questions or concerns, drop me a line and I will do my best to help address them!

An Early Decision Agreement is Binding

An Early Decision Agreement is Binding

An Early Decision application is a serious commitment on both sides. When a student decides to apply to a college […]

Read more
Writing Your Activities Section for Medical School Applications

Writing Your Activities Section for Medical School Applications

By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Whether you are completing the Activities Section of the AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS application, this […]

Read more
Writing Your Personal Statement for Medical School Applications

Writing Your Personal Statement for Medical School Applications

By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Many individuals who send me inquiries about medical school ask how I can help them […]

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